Dried legumes imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Botswana imported $3.6 million of dried legumes in 2024 (3.6 thousand tonnes). That is 211% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.6M | 3.6K t |
| 2023 | $1.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 2.0K t |
Where Botswana imports dried legumes from
Zambia alone supplied 50% of it. Among the main suppliers, Zambia grew fastest (+750% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $1.8M | 50% |
| South Africa | $1.7M | 48% |
| Myanmar | $38K | 1.1% |
| Malawi | $15K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 0713
| 0713.35 | Dried black-eyed peas | 33% |
| 0713.33 | Dried kidney beans | 23% |
| 0713.34 | Vegetables, leguminous: bambara beans (Vigna subterranea or Voandzeia subterranea), shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried | 20% |
| 0713.39 | Dried beans (other) | 11% |
| 0713.31 | Dried mung beans | 6.7% |
| 0713.90 | Dried pulses (other) | 2.6% |
| 0713.10 | Dried peas | 1.6% |
| 0713.40 | Dried lentils | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0713.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.99 per kg, 24% above the world average of $0.80. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Dried legumes exports from Botswana
Exports of dried legumes by Botswana reached $3.0 million in 2024 (3.6 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: South Africa accounted for 82% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Mozambique grew fastest (+104% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.5M | 82% |
| Mozambique | $545K | 18% |
| Namibia | $3K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Botswana?
The shipment records behind Botswana dried legumes imports (HS 0713): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 0713: Vegetables, leguminous; shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried.
Common questions
What is the value of dried legumes imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported dried legumes worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 127th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 211% on 2023.
Which countries supply dried legumes to Botswana?
Zambia was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by South Africa (48%) and Myanmar (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. Zambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 750% on the year.
What is the average import price of dried legumes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.99 per kg in 2024, 24% above the world average of $0.80 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of dried legumes to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, an increase of 34%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
Does Botswana also export dried legumes?
Yes. Botswana exported $3.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, Mozambique and Namibia. That compares with imports of $3.6 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for dried legumes?
The HS code for dried legumes is heading 0713. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 0713.35 (32% of the value) and 0713.33 (23%).
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